Aleksandra

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00:00:09 With the participation of
00:00:21 With the support of
00:00:24 and the CNC (France)
00:00:28 Producer
00:00:32 Co-producer
00:00:37 present
00:00:41 A film by
00:00:53 ALEXANDRA
00:01:45 - Can I help you?
00:01:48 - I'll carry it.
00:01:54 Where's the station?
00:02:01 Take the bag!
00:02:04 Hurry up.
00:02:16 Is it near?
00:02:20 Playing hooky?
00:02:22 Slow down.
00:02:30 Where are we?
00:02:32 Is it this way?
00:02:36 OK, let's go.
00:02:38 -Walk slowly.
00:02:42 Can you see him?
00:02:44 Let's go.
00:02:48 Damn...
00:02:49 - Who is it?
00:02:51 This armored train's yours.
00:02:54 Armored train?
00:02:56 Sounds good, "armored train"!
00:02:58 -You being funny?
00:03:01 - She's in the front car.
00:03:08 He's forgotten us, hasn't he?
00:03:10 The captain there?
00:03:12 -Yes, him.
00:03:14 - It's here.
00:03:16 I'll handle it.
00:03:18 She's got an invitation.
00:03:21 - C'mon, Sergeant...
00:03:24 She's got all her papers!
00:03:26 Let her get on!
00:03:29 - Give the paper back!
00:03:30 There you go!
00:03:32 Help her!
00:03:35 Don't push me!
00:03:37 My pass? Thanks.
00:03:40 It's the 3rd stop.
00:03:42 Go all the way. It'll be nighttime.
00:03:48 Have they gone?
00:03:51 Where did they find you?
00:04:05 - Are you in pain?
00:04:11 Hello.
00:04:13 Hello.
00:04:33 Aliochkin! Over there!
00:04:38 C'mon, get a move on, will ya?
00:04:40 OK!
00:04:47 Hold the door.
00:04:49 Take your helmets off.
00:05:00 You can't sleep here.
00:05:05 Let her through.
00:05:06 Don't look so downcast.
00:05:26 Oh, my God...
00:05:46 Stop staring at her.
00:05:48 Get some rest.
00:07:49 Stand up!
00:07:55 Get a move on!
00:07:57 Who's sleeping?
00:08:05 Is everyone awake?
00:08:10 Get out in a line!
00:08:14 Line up alongside the car!
00:08:17 Alexandra Nikolaevna!
00:08:19 Coming.
00:08:21 - Alexandra Nikolaevna!
00:08:26 - Alexandra Nikolaevna!
00:08:31 Here!
00:08:33 Major Mazour!
00:08:34 Hello. But where's Denis?
00:08:37 His squadron will be back tonight.
00:08:40 -What'll I do, then?
00:08:43 - We'll what?
00:08:46 - Where?
00:08:50 - C'mon!
00:08:52 It's filthy.
00:08:55 - Hurry up!
00:08:58 You can wash your clothes.
00:09:00 Don't be scared.
00:09:02 Don't pull me. Here I come...
00:09:05 Don't pull my legs!
00:09:08 Easy does it...
00:09:10 Good grief, be careful!
00:09:13 OK, I've got her!
00:09:17 One, two!
00:09:19 There!
00:09:21 My God, it's stifling!
00:09:26 -Where are you going?
00:09:28 A soldier's going, too.
00:09:32 Take the bag.
00:09:36 When are we going?
00:09:38 Let's go.
00:09:40 Here's our vehicle.
00:09:43 That thing?
00:09:46 -Why did you wake him up?
00:09:49 Give me your hand! I'll hold you!
00:09:52 - Now what?
00:09:54 - Do I worm my way in?
00:09:57 Here goes...
00:10:00 Go on. We'll follow you.
00:10:06 Good...
00:10:10 This way.
00:10:12 Careful now...
00:10:16 It'll be a nice memory for you.
00:10:19 Lean on the side.
00:10:22 OK, let's go!
00:11:25 -We're nearly there.
00:11:29 The lights over there...
00:11:58 Left, left...
00:12:05 Don't brake so hard.
00:12:11 - Here we are.
00:12:22 Up you get.
00:12:24 Straighten up.
00:12:27 You get down.
00:12:32 Your hand...
00:12:33 That's it, come to me...
00:12:36 Careful!
00:12:39 Stand there, just in case.
00:12:42 - Now jump.
00:12:44 I'll catch you.
00:12:47 Put your foot on the wheel.
00:12:49 - He'll catch you!
00:12:52 Don't shout!
00:12:55 So, are we cool?
00:12:57 We're cool! Let's go...
00:13:01 Help our guest!
00:13:03 He is helping me!
00:13:04 Keep going...
00:13:07 Follow me.
00:13:09 Valera! So, did they bring her?
00:13:11 She's here! Don't stay there!
00:13:14 OK, see you!
00:13:17 OK, keep going...
00:13:20 Lift your feet up here.
00:13:22 There we are...
00:13:24 Keep going...
00:13:28 Alexandra Nikolaevna...
00:13:30 Your "hotel".
00:13:32 - Are we here?
00:13:34 Is this it?
00:13:38 As you wish.
00:13:40 There you are, Alexandra Nikolaevna.
00:13:43 Make yourself at home.
00:13:47 Go on!
00:13:50 - Put that there!
00:13:53 Hurry up!
00:13:55 That's fine.
00:14:00 Sir...
00:14:01 OK, OK!
00:14:03 Don't stay here. Go!
00:14:06 Goodnight...
00:14:11 Here!
00:14:21 Let her sleep. Let's go.
00:14:38 It's so noisy!
00:14:41 It's hot already.
00:14:44 What time is it?
00:16:03 You'll drop me!
00:16:07 Denis! My little Denis!
00:16:11 I haven't seen you
00:16:14 -Why are you all dirty?
00:16:18 Just look at you!
00:16:20 You're all sweaty!
00:16:23 And your uniform's worn out!
00:16:27 We'll wash it!
00:16:29 But later, Grandma, later.
00:16:31 Get dressed. I'll go freshen up.
00:16:34 Then, I'll show you the wash area.
00:16:44 You forgot your towel.
00:16:47 - Give it to me.
00:17:04 It's so hot!
00:17:06 It must be over 100 degrees.
00:17:16 You promised me
00:17:20 -There you are.
00:17:21 And don't make that face!
00:17:24 No grimacing!
00:17:28 Here's where we clean the guns.
00:17:31 we clean them
00:17:35 - Each time?
00:17:37 Of course...
00:17:49 - Rub it harder.
00:17:55 Why's the oil dirty?
00:17:58 - So, the cloth's dirty, too?
00:18:00 Does this really interest you?
00:18:03 -Wait, I want to watch.
00:18:06 It's important to me.
00:18:12 Is she looking for someone or what?
00:18:31 - How old are you?
00:18:33 You're really 20?
00:18:37 Go on, keep rubbing!
00:18:38 My hands won't obey me.
00:18:42 Got a phone?
00:18:45 The firing pin is in wrong.
00:18:58 Don't look, these are old guns.
00:19:00 Why?
00:19:02 That's just how it is.
00:19:04 Look, they aren't your men.
00:19:08 Right.
00:19:24 Let's go!
00:19:26 Let's go, you're hot.
00:19:29 - Let's go see something else.
00:19:38 Turn right toward the tent.
00:19:41 I am being careful...
00:19:50 OK, let's go.
00:20:24 Is the grub coming?
00:20:49 They're waiting for their food.
00:20:51 Come see a tank.
00:20:54 Let's go.
00:20:58 The men go out in it.
00:21:01 Captain! Can I help you?
00:21:04 - Hi. You OK?.
00:21:07 This is my grandmother
00:21:10 I'll show her our combat vehicles.
00:21:15 - Fine vehicle, isn't she?
00:21:19 - Want to see inside?
00:21:21 Put your foot on the trap door.
00:21:23 1, 2... That's it.
00:21:25 - Where's the crew?
00:21:28 Bring me a Kalashnikov.
00:21:29 - Where do you sit?
00:21:33 - Sit down.
00:21:44 It smells.
00:21:45 It's the guns, the iron, the men.
00:22:03 It's terrible.
00:22:25 That's the driver's seat.
00:22:27 How many people fit in?
00:22:30 Ten or more.
00:22:36 Must be a tight fit...
00:22:46 Are you tired?
00:22:48 Certainly not.
00:22:56 Here, Captain!
00:23:01 Give it to me.
00:23:03 I'll stay here.
00:23:08 You're not scared?
00:23:09 Why should I be? Let me see.
00:23:12 - Give it here!
00:23:20 Let me try it.
00:23:23 Hold it against your shoulder.
00:23:25 Look up.
00:23:32 Load it.
00:23:38 There...
00:23:42 Like that...
00:23:44 That's good.
00:23:55 It's so easy.
00:24:08 Well done.
00:24:10 Come on,
00:24:21 Come on, Grandma.
00:24:24 Turn around. Good.
00:24:26 Don't pull my arm!
00:24:32 Well done.
00:24:33 - Careful.
00:24:40 Mazour, take the gun!
00:24:43 Yes, sir!
00:24:44 Well?
00:24:46 It's great!
00:25:04 - I'm tired. And my legs...
00:25:07 - Are you sleepy?
00:25:10 Then, get into bed.
00:25:12 - No, I'll go back.
00:25:15 If not, I'll make a noise,
00:25:19 And I'll say horrible things
00:25:24 Well, go getwashed...
00:25:27 You don't look after your body.
00:25:30 You're strong and brave,
00:25:34 You look like a peasant,
00:25:42 Maybe I'm not...
00:25:45 Maybe I would be more of one
00:25:50 It doesn't make me
00:25:52 I don't believe you. And you're
00:25:57 A man down
00:26:01 And you take after me,
00:26:04 That's not
00:26:07 But I only understood that lately.
00:26:10 I didn't understand your grandfather.
00:26:12 He'd stopped loving strong people.
00:26:15 It's complicated for a soldier.
00:26:17 -Where are you going?
00:26:19 Let's talk a while.
00:26:21 This'll make the others happy!
00:26:27 - Discussion over.
00:26:29 OK, OK.
00:26:30 Go to bed. I'm going, too.
00:26:46 What's that?
00:26:53 Good Lord, what's that?
00:27:17 Well, I'm not going to stay here.
00:27:32 Not everybody's sleeping.
00:27:35 There's movement.
00:28:40 Let's not get lost.
00:29:29 Looking for someone?
00:29:33 Can I help you?
00:29:36 Goodnight.
00:29:38 OK, thanks.
00:29:47 I can't reach my wife.
00:29:57 Where am I going?
00:29:59 I can't see a soul.
00:30:03 Have they all gone or what?
00:30:18 Halt! Who goes there?
00:30:21 -You, clearly.
00:30:24 Wait! Where's she from?
00:30:26 Look in the bag!
00:30:28 - What now?
00:30:31 - Go ahead.
00:30:33 There's something soft, Andrey.
00:30:35 I want to sit down for a while.
00:30:39 Get off me.
00:30:43 I'm going through, anyway!
00:30:46 It stinks of dog in there!
00:30:50 It always smells of something here!
00:30:54 Where's the dog?
00:30:57 There hasn't been one for ages!
00:30:59 You're not allowed to be here.
00:31:01 I'm not asking your opinion.
00:31:06 Do you hear?
00:31:14 What is it?
00:31:17 Keep quiet.
00:31:20 Don't say anything.
00:31:25 "Keep quiet."
00:31:33 You're not hypnotizing him, are you?!.
00:31:36 Sit up straight.
00:31:46 You're a bit silly, you are...
00:31:53 Stop it!
00:31:56 What are you looking at?
00:31:59 Why are you staring at me?
00:32:02 It's my duty.
00:32:04 It's his duty.
00:32:06 Absolutely.
00:32:08 Yeah, sure...
00:32:12 Soldier, what are you doing?
00:32:14 I can do it, too!
00:32:17 - Stop playing with your weapon!
00:32:20 Do you hear me?
00:32:22 It hurts my arms...
00:32:24 - Do you have anything to eat?
00:32:27 Just let me find it for you.
00:32:31 Do you like meat pie?
00:32:33 - I want one, too!
00:32:35 Thank you.
00:32:37 - What's in them?
00:32:43 Hungry, weren't you?
00:32:45 Is it tasty?
00:32:47 Good.
00:32:55 Where are you going?
00:33:13 Sania, look!
00:33:15 There's nowhere to go...
00:33:29 You were hungry...
00:33:31 Are you badly fed?
00:33:33 We're very well fed.
00:33:39 The enemy...
00:33:42 never sleeps.
00:33:44 Aren't you scared?
00:33:47 - And you?
00:33:52 Do you get homesick?
00:33:54 - No.
00:33:57 I thought you were from here.
00:34:01 Then, I realized you weren't.
00:34:03 - I wasn't going to kill you?
00:34:05 I'm not homesick.
00:34:08 Back home in Russia,
00:34:11 Why are they mean?
00:34:13 You watch too much TV.
00:34:16 The women are glued to it.
00:34:19 And they envy the people on TV.
00:34:21 They just think of money, right?
00:34:24 What else?
00:34:25 Well, the Fatherland!
00:34:27 - What Fatherland?
00:34:29 This Fatherland?
00:34:32 What Fatherland?
00:34:35 Boys, boys... I'm tired.
00:34:40 We need to rest.
00:34:43 It's dirty!
00:34:45 It doesn't matter.
00:34:49 The stool is old.
00:34:50 Never mind.
00:34:56 You can't stay on that stool!
00:34:59 -You're gonna fall over, Grandma!
00:35:05 Sania, go back to your sentry box.
00:35:11 Great! I'm going.
00:35:14 Go on.
00:35:23 Virgin Mary,
00:35:42 Open the gate!
00:35:45 Go on!
00:35:51 Hold it back!
00:36:00 I'll go back.
00:36:56 - Take care.
00:38:33 Alexandra Nikolaevna!
00:38:37 - Is that right?
00:38:40 Why are you wandering around?
00:38:42 - Are you properly settled in?
00:38:45 I'm walking around,
00:38:48 -What do they tell you?
00:38:52 Last night,
00:38:55 Please come into my office.
00:38:57 This way.Through here.
00:39:02 Don't get up.
00:39:04 Come on in!
00:39:08 Stay there.
00:39:09 Don't get up.
00:39:11 - Let them sleep.
00:39:14 Leave them be.
00:39:19 It's stifling in here.
00:39:25 They were clearing mines.
00:39:27 They should have a wash!
00:39:30 Is there no other place to sit down?
00:39:34 Keep going.
00:39:39 It's my fault.
00:39:41 - It's hot.
00:39:44 -Who are you?
00:39:48 Let's go.
00:39:53 - You can sit here.
00:39:57 Well, alright.
00:40:01 - What's this?
00:40:04 Really?
00:40:12 - Is my Denis in your unit?
00:40:15 Yes. It's usually girls
00:40:19 He asked me to allow you to come.
00:40:23 - Did you ask questions?
00:40:25 People like you no longer visit.
00:40:28 What was worrying you?
00:40:32 You've been fighting for so long...
00:40:38 Do you enjoy it?
00:40:44 It's not right...
00:40:48 Denis is a professional soldier.
00:40:51 And it's his income.
00:40:53 He's one of the best in the division.
00:40:56 And he has the best scouts.
00:40:59 It's almost war here.
00:41:01 To become like him,
00:41:06 I'm sick of this military pride.
00:41:08 You can destroy!
00:41:12 Take my Denis:
00:41:14 If nothing happens to him
00:41:20 he'll be discharged.
00:41:22 But shooting is the only thing
00:41:27 What do you actually want?
00:41:29 I don't understand you.
00:41:32 Where's my hotel?
00:41:35 Your "hotel"!...
00:41:40 Straight ahead over there.
00:41:41 Over there...
00:41:44 Give me your arm.
00:41:52 Walk alongside the stockade.
00:41:54 It's straight ahead over there...
00:41:59 - On the right.
00:42:01 See the armored vehicle?
00:42:08 Bang it in!
00:42:11 The nails are rusty.
00:42:18 You're caught!
00:42:21 I've got you!
00:42:23 I recognized you!
00:42:24 You never stay still!
00:42:29 -Why didn't you sleep?
00:42:33 I've got something to do.
00:42:34 I'll be back tonight.
00:42:36 Get some sleep. Have a rest.
00:42:38 - Promise you'll sleep?
00:42:41 I don't believe you!
00:42:43 Go on, Grandma.
00:42:45 I don't have time!... To your posts!
00:42:48 Be careful.
00:42:52 Go, go!
00:42:53 Look after yourself!
00:43:13 What are you doing here?
00:43:17 -What's your name?
00:43:21 Well?
00:43:22 I have to stay with you and feed you.
00:43:25 Sure...
00:43:26 Don't you remember me?
00:43:30 I'm not hungry right now.
00:43:32 When I get hungry tonight,
00:43:36 That's not possible.
00:43:38 How so?
00:43:40 Not possible?
00:43:47 Alexandra Nikolaevna...
00:43:51 I said, run along! Go on!
00:44:02 Alexandra Nikolaevna!
00:44:04 I don't like people watching me.
00:44:07 Run along!
00:44:25 Good Lord...
00:44:38 I'll put my jacket on.
00:44:49 My scarf.
00:44:52 What else? Nothing.
00:45:17 - Where's the exit?
00:45:19 - Over there, on the right.
00:45:34 Lift it up! What're you waiting for?
00:45:39 - Where's the market?
00:45:42 - I need to go to the market.
00:45:45 - Go to the station...
00:45:48 - Left.
00:45:51 - We're not allowed to.
00:45:53 - Buy us some cigarettes.
00:45:56 Cookies. It's just...
00:45:58 - Just what?
00:46:00 We really don't.
00:46:02 Oh, you...
00:46:06 Cross the tracks: there's no train.
00:46:09 OK, OK.
00:46:10 Near the station. I remember now.
00:46:13 Thanks, lads.
00:46:15 We don't have any money on us.
00:46:26 - Don't jostle me.
00:46:28 -The market?
00:46:29 - Over there?
00:46:30 OK...
00:46:47 Here we are.
00:47:28 How much?
00:47:33 How much is it?
00:47:40 #Why won't you answer?#
00:47:45 #It's not for sale?#
00:48:14 This shapka's lovely.
00:48:22 Buy it.
00:48:23 Thank you.
00:48:26 - I'd like to.
00:48:48 Buy something off me.
00:48:50 Well, really!
00:48:51 - Men's clothes...
00:48:54 - I don't need any.
00:48:56 My God!
00:49:09 How much are these cigarettes?
00:49:11 Are they for soldiers
00:49:13 or officers?
00:49:14 - Soldiers.
00:49:17 Draftees.
00:49:21 I didn't bring my money!
00:49:26 -Tomorrow?
00:49:28 Of course.
00:49:31 Are you alright?
00:49:35 Sit down.
00:49:37 I'd love to.
00:49:40 Stay a while.
00:49:42 I'm tired.
00:49:44 Have a rest. Are you in pain?
00:49:46 Yes, all over.
00:49:50 I'm tired.
00:49:51 What do you want?
00:49:53 - Cream.
00:49:57 Face cream.
00:49:59 What for?
00:50:02 - Cream?
00:50:04 - What for?
00:50:18 -Where are you from?
00:50:21 -To see someone?
00:50:23 - How old is he?
00:50:28 What does he do?
00:50:32 No idea.
00:50:35 Did something happen to him?
00:50:37 No, I missed him.
00:50:41 What's your name?
00:50:42 Malika.
00:50:44 I'm Alexandra Nikolaevna.
00:50:50 It's stifling.
00:50:52 -The heat!
00:50:56 When we look
00:51:00 They seem tiny.
00:51:03 Just boys...
00:51:07 Even if they smell like men...
00:51:10 They look like kids.
00:51:15 The Slavs really are different.
00:51:20 And there are so many ofyou...
00:51:23 Yes, but we don't understand
00:51:27 Always looking for something...
00:51:30 Keep looking.
00:51:37 Who does he belong to?
00:51:40 Your young folk are angry.
00:51:41 There are all kinds.
00:51:43 He was nice when he was little.
00:51:48 He does what he likes now.
00:51:51 I'm afraid
00:52:08 No-one's buying.
00:52:10 That's true.
00:52:12 -What are you doing?
00:52:14 You speak good Russian.
00:52:17 All the opportunities in my life
00:52:20 I was a teacher.
00:52:23 You're so tired.
00:52:24 Give me that bag. Yes, that one.
00:52:28 - Give me the jacket.
00:52:31 Let's see what you need.
00:52:33 - Cigarettes and 4 cookies...
00:52:38 I live nearby.
00:52:41 Come and have a rest at my place.
00:52:44 Here's Zoulai!
00:52:46 If anyone wants anything,
00:52:50 I'm hot. Let's go home.
00:52:53 I live in an old building.
00:52:55 It's stifling. I hardly slept.
00:53:02 -What about your stall?
00:53:05 They sell cigarettes here, too,
00:53:15 Not very far now.
00:53:23 The men just stand there, chatting!
00:53:30 Come on, don't worry.
00:53:34 This way.
00:53:40 Help my guest!
00:53:45 I'm alright.
00:53:49 Straight ahead. Second floor.
00:53:52 Careful on the stairs.Turn left.
00:54:00 Come in. Sit wherever you like.
00:54:04 I'll go get changed.
00:54:05 I made it at last.
00:54:09 You can lie down if you want.
00:54:13 Thank you.
00:54:14 Make yourself comfortable.
00:54:18 You must be hot in your jacket.
00:54:21 My God, can we, at our age...
00:54:26 start over?
00:54:28 It's a bit late.
00:54:31 Yes... My leg hurts.
00:54:40 What about your stall?
00:54:43 A friend and the neighbor
00:54:46 - You saw Zoulai.
00:54:57 That'll be OK.
00:55:03 It's boiling already.
00:55:05 Lie down.
00:55:06 It's incredible how hot it is.
00:55:09 This heat is stifling.
00:55:13 I won't ask any questions,
00:55:16 I understand that you're all alone.
00:55:20 Why "all alone"?
00:55:22 - Lie down.
00:55:24 Let's start with painful matters...
00:55:28 Oh, bliss!
00:55:32 -The pillow.
00:55:35 Is your head alright?
00:55:36 My husband died 2 years ago.
00:55:40 It was hard, living with him.
00:55:43 He was cruel,
00:55:47 Now I'm free, I lead a quiet life.
00:55:52 I've stopped living for others.
00:55:55 -The tea's not good.
00:55:58 - What flavor is it?
00:56:03 When the officers barter it,
00:56:07 Do they barter much?
00:56:10 They barter everything:
00:56:11 uniforms, coats
00:56:16 They're young.
00:56:18 You've finished. Give me your bowl.
00:56:22 A little more?
00:56:28 I told you it was bad.
00:56:30 What a fool I am!
00:56:35 Have you got brothers and sisters?
00:56:38 A very old brother.
00:56:41 The youngest was killed,
00:56:44 My youngest sister
00:56:47 I haven't heard from her
00:56:51 You're so good to me.
00:56:58 "Good"...
00:57:01 Why be bad?
00:57:03 Men can be enemies,
00:57:07 but we're like sisters straightaway.
00:57:11 Do you think it's so simple?
00:57:15 I think I lived like that
00:57:22 Everything's been destroyed here.
00:57:26 Life has been turned upside down.
00:57:29 Good guys collude with bad guys,
00:57:33 They say fine words.
00:57:36 They lie all the time...
00:57:40 Pay no attention.
00:57:42 Ours is a happy people.
00:57:45 We like to laugh.
00:57:46 I'd like you to see my home...
00:57:49 Don't worry, Alexandra.
00:57:51 - We don't abandon old folks here.
00:57:54 I'll always have a roof.
00:57:56 Well, I better head off.
00:57:58 I promised I'd bring back
00:58:02 -What are you looking for?
00:58:06 -There it is.
00:58:08 Wait, I'll go get the boy next door.
00:58:12 What for?
00:58:13 -To take you back.
00:58:16 That's how it is.
00:58:20 - Really...
00:58:24 I nearly forgot my jacket.
00:58:26 Zoulai! Are you back?
00:58:28 My God...
00:58:31 I have a guest. Is llyas home?
00:58:34 He has to take Alexandra
00:58:41 Hello.
00:58:45 Hello.
00:58:47 Come in here.
00:58:49 Alexandra...
00:58:50 This is the boy next door.
00:58:55 Alright, let's go.
00:59:13 How can you live here?
00:59:15 It's bearable in summer.
00:59:17 We're used to it.
00:59:19 Give me your hand.
00:59:21 Not too fast.
00:59:23 The steps are steep. Thank you.
00:59:28 #Be seeing you.#
00:59:30 Take care of yourself, dear lady.
00:59:36 Goodbye.
00:59:39 Wait, don't go too fast.
00:59:44 Look where you walk.
00:59:48 #Up you go.#
00:59:52 #Let's go inside.#
01:00:10 Some short cut!
01:00:15 It's the quickest way.
01:00:17 Let's carry on, then.
01:00:24 - Have you ever traveled?
01:00:27 Where'd you like to go?
01:00:28 To see Mecca...
01:00:32 I'll leave you to get to Mecca.
01:00:34 But I can help you
01:00:45 What are you thinking about?
01:00:47 I know it's not up to you,
01:00:52 We're tired
01:00:59 Who's "we"?
01:01:03 My boy...
01:01:07 There are limits to one's patience.
01:01:12 An old Japanese woman once said to me
01:01:16 what you should ask God for, first.
01:01:22 "Ask for intelligence,"
01:01:28 Strength doesn't lie in weapons
01:01:30 or in one's hands.
01:01:40 Let's go.
01:01:46 You want freedom...
01:01:48 If I had your freedom...
01:01:53 I can see your camp.
01:02:07 How about that!
01:02:11 -Where did you get to?
01:02:14 I missed a meal. Here I am.
01:02:16 It's dinnertime!
01:02:17 Yes, let's have dinner.
01:02:20 It must be cold by now...
01:02:23 Let's go.
01:02:24 Evening.
01:02:25 - Andrey.
01:02:29 Raise the barrier.
01:02:31 I'm tired.
01:02:33 I got what you asked for.
01:02:36 That's for you.
01:02:40 Thank you very much.
01:02:43 For you.
01:02:52 There's this, too...
01:02:55 What about me?
01:02:56 Where did you come from?
01:02:59 Ask your pals.
01:03:02 - I was here.
01:03:05 Lift it up!
01:03:11 - Goodbye, llyas... Thank you.
01:03:22 There was no need to buy all that.
01:03:33 Let's go.
01:03:39 That way? Alright.
01:03:41 Because of you,
01:03:59 Where's the captain?
01:04:01 In your tent. He must be furious:
01:04:07 Go away! Watch it!
01:04:11 Alexandra Nikolaevna.
01:04:13 -What are they doing?
01:04:16 Watch your step.
01:04:20 What're you doing here?
01:04:23 Let's go on.
01:04:27 What's going on? Where's the table?
01:04:30 Over here.
01:04:32 Over here? Alright.
01:04:34 - Where's the table?
01:04:36 Where's the guard?
01:04:38 Guard!
01:04:42 -Who are you?
01:04:44 What's going on?
01:04:46 Where's the table? And dinner?
01:04:48 OK, get the table
01:04:53 - It'll be ready soon.
01:04:56 Hurry up.
01:05:00 It should have been ready ages ago.
01:05:03 - What's for dinner?
01:05:05 What do you mean?
01:05:06 -Well, what?
01:05:14 Can't see a thing!
01:05:16 Turn the light on!
01:05:22 Anton!
01:05:23 What?
01:05:25 Anton, hurry up and serve us.
01:05:28 It's cold now.
01:05:29 - Got the bread?
01:05:32 Don't push me!
01:05:33 - I've got the flowers!
01:05:35 Thanks for not eating everything.
01:05:38 It's cold.
01:05:41 Come on...
01:05:44 it's for her.
01:05:45 It's perfect.
01:05:47 Buckwheat, salad...
01:05:50 Flowers...
01:05:51 Herb tea...
01:05:54 Thank you.
01:05:58 I'm not hungry, but I'll have a bite.
01:06:01 I'll try what they give you.
01:06:05 Buckwheat with meat...
01:06:12 He's a good cook.
01:06:16 He's from the Urals.
01:06:19 Why are you looking at me?
01:06:23 Sania, go get some water!
01:06:25 Leave me alone!
01:07:14 I'm done.
01:07:16 Thank you.
01:07:19 Let's go.
01:07:22 Do you know the way?
01:07:24 I'll find it.
01:07:26 - Finished?
01:07:30 I know where it is.
01:07:32 Move!
01:07:35 You're sure you remember?
01:07:38 We'll take you back.
01:07:41 I'm going that way.
01:07:44 - You remember?
01:07:47 - I'm going that way!
01:07:50 - No?
01:07:53 That way? I know that.
01:07:56 That way.
01:07:59 - I know.
01:08:01 I didn't ask you.
01:08:06 No, it's this way.
01:08:11 Go away.
01:08:14 - Go away.
01:08:19 Let's eat, Katounov.
01:08:21 Let's go.
01:08:26 Eat?
01:08:27 Let's go.
01:08:31 You'll make us dinner, right?
01:08:33 I've already eaten.
01:08:41 I'm back.
01:08:47 Your hand!
01:08:49 What's wrong with it?
01:08:50 I taught a soldier a lesson.
01:08:52 - What for?
01:08:55 Sit up.
01:08:59 Yes, we'll kick him out
01:09:02 But that's arbitrary.
01:09:05 He got a good hiding.
01:09:06 He can't even answer back.
01:09:10 - Move over.
01:09:12 - And the result?
01:09:15 Do you often organize
01:09:19 I won't say.
01:09:20 Where were you today?
01:09:23 We did a search.
01:09:24 Nearby, in town.
01:09:26 Did you kill anyone?
01:09:32 People around here don't like you.
01:09:37 That's nothing.
01:09:39 But we're not feared!
01:09:41 What good is the army
01:09:45 -You left the camp.
01:09:47 What for?
01:09:49 - I won't say.
01:09:51 Don't talk to me like that!
01:09:53 I'm not one of your army pals!
01:09:56 You can't just do what you like!
01:09:59 You haven't seen me in 7 years
01:10:03 -Why won't you get married?
01:10:07 -Why?
01:10:09 - Out of respect?
01:10:13 Out of respect, Alexandra Nikolaevna.
01:10:15 Ever since I was little,
01:10:19 everyone toed the line:
01:10:23 my mother obeyed you...
01:10:26 It seemed normal.
01:10:27 But even as a kid,
01:10:31 Not to mention your daughter...
01:10:35 She was clearly ashamed
01:10:37 of your lack of tact,
01:10:40 I can do without affection,
01:10:46 Are you sure that your descendants
01:10:49 should satisfy your every whim.
01:10:53 But only part of our selves
01:10:57 We're people in our own right.
01:11:00 You don't know what our life's like!
01:11:02 Can you imagine
01:11:04 a Caucasian son or grandson
01:11:07 telling his mother
01:11:11 and isn't tied to her?
01:11:14 No problem.
01:11:16 I know them well.
01:11:17 Maybe, but I think you're wrong.
01:11:21 A Caucasian can only do that
01:11:24 in exceptional circumstances.
01:11:27 Whereas the Russians abandon you
01:11:32 You go too far!
01:11:33 You're right about the affection.
01:11:37 But I'll ask God for forgiveness.
01:11:40 Try, it won't belittle you.
01:11:42 I don't know where to start
01:11:46 Women always bear every burden.
01:11:49 Without leaving any
01:11:51 Don't! They're too heavy!
01:11:53 - Do you want some?
01:11:56 Turn the light on.
01:12:00 Today I went to a woman's place.
01:12:04 A local woman... She was very kind.
01:12:07 I didn't dare to ask her
01:12:09 why they confine people in pits.
01:12:13 How can you kidnap other people?
01:12:16 - What's that?
01:12:19 A shell case
01:12:21 Stop it!
01:12:23 Maybe she has nothing
01:12:26 - It's in the genes.
01:12:28 Only the genes can lead to that.
01:12:32 Want some tea?
01:12:34 Genes, genes...
01:12:38 I know them very well.The answer...
01:12:41 Their answer, if there is one,
01:12:45 You'd be surprised.
01:12:49 I didn't get that.
01:12:54 I thought that the guard
01:12:57 would be a hairy beast with big ears.
01:13:01 Know who it was?
01:13:02 - Who?
01:13:05 I wanted him to be tried, but
01:13:10 They have terrible black eyes,
01:13:14 Stop talking nonsense!
01:13:19 I swear...
01:13:20 The war veteran's jacket and medals
01:13:23 stopped me in my tracks.
01:13:25 When are you getting married?
01:13:28 Do you take me for an idiot?
01:13:30 You're nothing like Dostoevsky's!
01:13:33 I turn the heads of girls I meet.
01:13:37 But not marriage...
01:13:39 Why not?
01:13:41 I'm poor.
01:13:45 Haven't you got savings?
01:13:47 - Do you know how much?
01:13:49 Forget it.
01:13:50 We share a tent with an officer.
01:13:55 I've seen the border guards.
01:13:59 All divorced.
01:14:01 Soldiers like to generalize.
01:14:04 Oh, you...
01:14:10 - What's that?
01:14:12 Why is the door always open?
01:14:15 It's hot and there's only you here.
01:14:17 -The mirror?
01:14:19 - Where?
01:14:22 What a character!
01:14:23 Tell me what you're reading.
01:14:27 - What?
01:14:29 Nothing.
01:14:31 Do you watch films?
01:14:33 - Shall I tell you which ones?
01:14:35 Leave it.
01:14:36 -Yes, Captain.
01:14:39 -The mirror's dirty.
01:14:42 -Where do you do your washing?
01:14:45 Answer me.
01:14:46 Hold still!
01:14:49 Where are you going?
01:14:51 I just want to sit down.
01:14:53 -Where are you going?
01:14:56 I'm sitting down.
01:14:57 We wash our socks and underwear.
01:15:00 We have a bowl.
01:15:02 The rest - trousers and tunic -
01:15:06 There's a washing machine.
01:15:08 At the quartermaster's.
01:15:13 You're very beautiful.
01:15:16 Here we go again.
01:15:21 I understand why you're asking me
01:15:26 A soldier needs ceremony.
01:15:29 We need to feel
01:15:34 The uniform must be sturdy.
01:15:39 I might croak in that tunic.
01:15:43 My blood will flow on its stitches.
01:15:46 It will soak up my piss, my sweat...
01:15:49 - Honey...
01:15:53 We men aren't tidy.
01:15:57 So, then I stand up straight.
01:16:00 I tighten my belt.
01:16:04 All around me are guys like me,
01:16:07 with their dog tags
01:16:11 which say
01:16:12 who you are,
01:16:18 I'm getting carried away.
01:16:20 No...
01:16:22 You're right.
01:16:33 I really miss you, you know.
01:16:39 I think my life
01:16:40 is coming to an end.
01:16:43 I want to live.
01:16:47 My body has grown old.
01:16:52 But my soul
01:17:00 I love you.
01:17:03 I want to have someone by my side.
01:17:14 I'm no good on my own.
01:17:38 Hey...
01:17:46 You smell so good.
01:17:51 You smell good,
01:17:55 Women are all the same.
01:17:59 Because all men are wonderful.
01:18:11 Get washed,
01:18:13 Don't wake your neighbor up.
01:18:15 Alright.
01:18:17 I'll braid your hair first.
01:18:22 You used to do it
01:19:25 Wake up, Grandma, wake up!
01:19:28 Come on, wake up!
01:19:33 I'm going away for 5 days.
01:19:36 Come to the checkpoint.
01:19:39 What checkpoint?
01:19:40 The one you went through
01:20:23 Fall in!
01:20:25 Follow me!
01:20:29 Come on!
01:21:48 Serguey!
01:21:50 What's all the fuss about?
01:21:53 OK, come on...
01:21:59 - Hello.
01:22:38 Grandma...
01:22:42 Hello again.
01:22:45 You're so handsome...
01:22:48 I'm going to find you
01:22:51 You're my only hope.
01:22:54 You're so handsome, my darling.
01:23:04 Do you remember?
01:23:09 It's for you.
01:23:37 Drive on!
01:23:41 C'mon, c'mon!
01:23:45 Hurry up!
01:25:13 - Malika!
01:25:18 Well? I'm here.
01:25:21 Ah, it's her!
01:25:28 - I owe you money.
01:25:32 "No"?
01:25:33 I don't want it. Put it away.
01:25:40 We'll come with you.
01:25:41 OK...
01:25:43 I'll take your bag.
01:25:45 Come on, we're going to be late.
01:25:48 The train won't wait.
01:26:06 So, we agree? You've got my address.
01:26:08 Come visit me. I'll be waiting.
01:26:12 Do come, we'll talk.
01:26:14 I have lots of questions for you.
01:26:17 You really want me to come?
01:26:20 Absolutely.
01:26:22 - Just like that?
01:26:25 I guess I will, then.
01:26:27 Goodbye, girls.
01:26:35 Goodbye.
01:26:37 Goodbye.
01:26:39 Help her, boys.
01:26:41 It's OK!
01:26:43 Hold onto her.
01:26:49 My God...
01:26:57 Goodbye.
01:28:09 Alexandra
01:28:11 Galina BISHNEBSKAYA
01:28:18 Screenplay
01:28:23 Director
01:28:30 With Vasily SHEBTSOB
01:28:33 Photography
01:28:36 Set Design
01:28:39 Music
01:28:41 Art Director
01:28:44 of the Mariinski Theater
01:28:47 Sound
01:30:41 Co-producer
01:30:43 Producer
01:30:51 #This film is dedicated
01:30:54 Subtitles: J. Miller
01:31:00 Subtitling Titra Film Paris